KTM shows itself to be prepared in the best possible way for offroad sporting activity. The starting gun has gone off at the production line in Mattighofen for the latest range of high-class Motocross, Enduro and Sports Minicyles.
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Generation 2013: KTM presents the latest offroad models
KTM shows itself to be prepared in the best possible way for offroad sporting activity. The starting gun has gone off at the production line in Mattighofen for the latest range of high-class Motocross,...
Kawasaki Good Times™ Street Demo Days headed for sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference
Early bird AMA member registration pricing ends today PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that Kawasaki Good Times Street Demo Days will...
Spring showers? Not a problem with Dainese
Dainese has the uncertain British weather covered with its waterproof collection. Ideal for a light rain shower or a heavy downpour, Dainese’s waterproof items are not just practical; they are also...
Triumph confirms new colour schemes and model enhancements across the range
May 2012 sees a host of bold new colours, style motifs and improved aesthetics across Triumph’s model range, as the UK’s number one ‘big’ bike (500+cc) manufacturer continues to...
Zero Motorcycles Triumphs for 2nd Year Running
- Zero S voted European eMotorbike of the Year 2012 – London (15 May 2012) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle manufacturing, today announced that for the second...
Honda MotoGP riders take championship lead to Le Mans
Repsol Honda riders Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa arrive for the French Grand Prix at Le Mans with an eye toward maintaining a perfect podium record in the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. Reigning world...
One plus two equals four-years in the making…
Following a first ever Superbike World Championship one-two win for BMW Motorrad at Donington Park this weekend, exhaust partner Akrapovi? has revealed the behind-the-scenes development work which helped...
Sky purchases exclusive rights for the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship starting from 2014
Sky’s already outstanding live sports offer is set be enhanced by its latest exclusive agreement: The channel has acquired the TV rights for the FIM MotoGP World Championship starting from the 2014...
Further improvement the target as MotoGP moves on to Le Mans
After a positive display in the Grand Prix of Portugal two weeks ago Team San Carlo Honda Gresini heads for the Le Mans circuit in France this weekend looking to make further progress towards the front...
Repsol Honda riders head to France looking for another double podium
This weekend the 2012 MotoGP World Championship heads to Le Mans. The Grand Prix of France, fourth round of the calendar, welcomes the Repsol Honda Team with Casey Stoner leading the Championship with...
Festival of 1000 Bikes and Return of The Kings by Duke Marketing
Over the past few years the Vintage Motorcycle Club have gradually rebuilt the Festival of 1000 Bikes and taken it well beyond its previous levels so it rivals many other events worldwide. The title is...
Brooklands Motorcycle Activities 2008 – 2011 by the Brooklands Museum
For many, museums are soulless places with objects that no longer live; however, such a criticism could never be levelled at the Brooklands Museum who regularly bring their exhibits to life. In particular...
Ken Sprayson – The Frame Man by Ken Sprayson
If you have taken any interest in British motorcycle history you cannot have failed to come across the name Ken Sprayson in connection with frame design, fabrication and welding. Likewise if you have attended...
Old Men Can’t Wait by Simon Gandolfi
Author Simon Gandolfi poses the question as to why would a reasonably sane man in his 70s ride the length of Hispanic America on a small motorcycle? Not only that, but one who is overweight, has suffered...
BMW R100RS by Bill Stermer
According to the publishers Whitehorse Press, their Motorcycle Collector Series ‘chronicles landmark motorcycles/machines that have altered the direction of motorcycling and inspired loyalty among...
Filtering
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on filtering. • Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle,...
Getting back on the road
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on getting back on the road after the winter. • Check your bike’s fluid levels, brakes, lights, horn and...
Top five tips to coax your bike out of hibernation
With winter officially done and dusted, the time has come to shake off the cobwebs of your motorbike and get back on the road. If you’ve winterised your bike and kept it in storage over the cold...
Riding with pillions
IAM’s head of riding standards, Peter Rodger, is advising on riding with pillions. • Before carrying a pillion, adjust your tyre pressure and suspension. • Make sure that your...
The Roof of Africa
SHELTER Words: Mike Behr Photography: Nick Muzik Picture:Only the brave: the Roof of Africa race is tough on man and machine, as South African rider Charan Moore found out ...
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean?
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean? As a Motorcycle Holidays & Motorbike Tour Company, this is a subject very close to our hearts (and other places) Many motorbike riders under...
Bike Normandy
I am the first to confess that Normandy in France has always just been an area of France that I blast through without stopping. Flat and boring has been my assessment and in my defence, this view has been...
Gravel Travel-Driving
Looking down from the Air Namibia flight on the terrain below as we flew from Windhoek to Cape Town, I began to realise just how much of both countries is still very much as nature intended. You...
‘Just’ one day out of my holiday in the Netherlands
It’s 5 a.m. Still a little dark. After a steaming hot cup of dark and strong Dutch coffee we sneak out of our cozy hotel. John, Alfred me and the guide don’t start our motorbikes so...
Costa Rica
Depending on your age, Costa Rica either means quality coffee or a top tourist location that is on the list of those 100 places to visit before you die. In motorcycling terms, it probably is not...
